AN: Sort-of a companion piece to 'The Ignored', but this time it's about Sakura. And no, I don't hate Sasuke.
Disclaimer: I don't own the anime series 'Naruto' or any characters/places/objects associated with it.
Summary: I'm nothing, I'm always the dead weight in the team and it seems that's all I'll ever be. Sakura's POV, possible OOC. Set before the time gap.
The Worthless
I wish I was strong. Every day I wish this, but it just doesn't seem to be happening. In every important mission we get, I'm not allowed to fight and get stronger, I'm always the one told to stay on the side lines, watching but never taking part.
I suppose part of it is my own fault, though. I could train harder, and more often, but then I look at both of you, Naruto, Sasuke-kun, and I just don't see the point. It's far too late for me to get stronger now, because even if I do, you two will always be that little bit stronger... Not only that, but chances are I'd never be allowed to test out my strength, I'd probably still be seen as the weakest link and told to keep out of the fighting...
But I know that it isn't always my fault! If only Kakashi-sensei would stop treating me like a fragile little leaf, if only I was allowed to train as hard as Naruto and Sasuke-kun, then maybe I could get stronger, instead of being a dead weight, a bundle of wasted potential.
I'm nothing. I'm always the dead weight in the team, and it seems that's all I'll ever be.
I'm worthless.
Wow...I think I got into this a bit too much.
Reviews and criticism welcomed.